Let nature be: Land may be more beneficial to humans when left to nature
A new study found that land is more beneficial to humans when left to nature rather than harvested for resources....
What on earth are protected areas?
We hear the term "protected areas" all the time, but what does it even mean? New research identifies ecosystem hotspots that Canada needs to protect....
Scientists created a blueprint for saving life on earth
Intended to tackle the twin crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change, it maps a network of land vital for nature and humanity....
Keep calm and save our biodiversity: How Canada can tackle wildlife decline
The latest WWF report found that humans have shifted the natural equilibrium of ecosystems. But there are many ways we can help Canadian wildlife....
The ocean has a chance to recover within 30 years
Marine biodiversity is incredibly resilient. With aggressive conservation efforts and policy changes, the ocean has a chance to bounce back within 30 years. ...
25
Jun
Navigating a course for Canada’s Marine Protected Areas
Oceans and coasts are a key part of Canada’s environment, economy and identity. Yet most of us are unaware of how they are protected and why conserving them is critical....
15
Jun
Is the Migratory Bird Convention Act actually saving birds?
The Migratory Bird Act is Canada’s first 'nature law'. However, it does not protect against one of the leading threats to bird populations: habitat destruction. That’s why we need strong networks of protected areas....
21
May
Podcast Episode 2
Protected areas with Jeremy Guth: In this episode of What the f*** is biodiversity, Ann and Jeremy talk about protected areas, which are a major solution for biodiversity loss....
04
May
How the green bond market can help fund protected areas
Protected areas need to be planned for and financed in a way that recognizes them for what they are: vital yet unprecedented systems of nature-based green infrastructure aimed at supporting our country, our biodiversity, and climate action....
16
Apr
Canada is increasing protected areas but how do we pay for them?
Protected areas need to be planned for and financed in a way that recognizes them for what they are: vital yet unprecedented systems of nature-based green infrastructure aimed at supporting our country, our biodiversity, and climate action....
14
Apr
Establishing protected areas is key to safeguarding biodiversity
As Canadians, we could become stewards of some of the planet’s greatest reservoirs of life and its natural systems upon which we all depend....
27
Jan
Meeting Canada’s 2020 Biodiversity Goals and Targets
Canada is close to meeting our 2020 biodiversity goals and targets in which 17% of land and 10% of marine areas are protected, but we can do even better....